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Monterey Jack vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and asparagus?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin K.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% higher.
  • Asparagus contains less cholesterol.

We used Cheese, monterey and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3008.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +455.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +753.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.4%
Contains more IronIron +197.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +490.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1564%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Choline ~16mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1012.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +512.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.6%
Contains more WaterWater +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1698%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Asparagus DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.04g 86%
Calcium 746mg 24mg 72%
Phosphorus 444mg 52mg 56%
Fats 30.28g 0.12g 46%
Protein 24.48g 2.2g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 41.6µg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Sodium 600mg 2mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.3µg 22%
Zinc 3mg 0.54mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.141mg 19%
Vitamin A 198µg 38µg 18%
Calories 373kcal 20kcal 18%
Iron 0.72mg 2.14mg 18%
Copper 0.032mg 0.189mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.143mg 11%
Folate 18µg 52µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.13mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.158mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.05g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.978mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Potassium 81mg 202mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 0.68g 3.88g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.274mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.88g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Monterey Jack
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.026g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.